During the first playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs, the Portland Trail Blazers will not provide fan T-shirts, a customary practice in the NBA. This decision is part of a broader cost-cutting strategy implemented by the new ownership under billionaire Tom Dundon, who acquired the team for $4.25 billion. Additionally, the Blazers will not allow their two-way players—Caleb Love, Chris Youngblood, and Jayson Kent—to travel for playoff games, despite other teams in the league doing so. Reports indicate that the Blazers are also reducing hotel expenses, with staff members being asked to vacate rooms to avoid late checkout fees. The team is currently coached by Tiago Splitter after Chauncey Billups was placed on unpaid administrative leave following his arrest related to illegal sports betting. Despite these challenges, the Blazers have shown resilience this season, and star player Damien Lillard is expected to return next season, supported by a talented young roster including Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe.